Job Vacancies at Ascension Academy

Ascension Academy is a brand name of the academic unit of Ascension Academy Institute Limited.
The Academy focuses on:

• Qualitative training of students for the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) professional examination
• Training and Manpower Development
• Tax Seminars
• Workshops
• Conferences

Ascension Academy is recruiting to fill the position of:
 
Job Title: Experienced Lecturer
Department: Academic
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitation of any of two of the following courses during the weekends

Foundation

• Accounting
• General Principles of Law
• Economics
• Principles of Taxation

Professional Taxation 1

• Revenue law
• Quantitative Techniques
• Income Taxation
• Indirect Taxation

Professional Taxation 2

• Taxation of E-commerce
• Strategy, Risk and Ethics
• Tax Audit and Investigation
• International Taxation

Professional Taxation 3

• Practical cases in taxation
• Tax Management
• Solid Minerals Taxation
• Oil and Gas Taxation

Requirements
Professional Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification is the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Additional qualifications such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Membership of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) will be an added advantage.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or any other related courses with not less than second class upper division.

Desired Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a practitioner in relevant fields

Job Title: Senior Consultant 
Locations: Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt
Slot: 3
Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage projects by planning the tax process and the procedures to be performed with quality.
• Answers, prepares, questions and coordinates engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with members.
• Raises potential tax issues.
• Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service.
• Report directly to a partner, director, senior manager or manager
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximise growth potential)
• A passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organisational abilities
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Economics or any finance related course with not less than second class upper divisions, Master’s degree in Business Administration preferably finance option will be an added advantage

Work Experience

• Minimum of 4 years post-graduation relevant experience in the industry preferably starting career with tax practice.

Desired Skills:

• Attention to details
• Excellent use of Microsoft office packages
• Strong team-player
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Good listening skill
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• Strong business awareness, sound reporting skills and the ability to work under your own initiative.

Relevant Qualification

• Relevant professional qualification is the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Qualifying Certificate. Additional qualifications such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Nigerian Bar Association will be of added advantage.

 Job Title: Manager Oil and Gas Taxation
Department: Compliance
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities

• Handle tax planning and management.
• Handling tax investigations / tax audits
• Execute and provide advice on all tax matters to team members and clients.
• Experienced in handling and dealing with Inland Revenue / Tax authorities
• Supervise client tax compliance matters: Payment of appropriate taxes to tax authorities and tax audit requirements
• Review Computations, Work papers and Federal and State Corporate Income Tax Returns, Estimates and Extension
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state income tax laws, regulations and current developments

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Economics or any Finance related course with not less than Second Class Upper Division.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferably finance option will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post- graduation relevant experience with at least 3 years at Senior Consultant level in the industry preferably starting career with tax practice.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of the relevant tax laws.
• Knowledge of Accounting policies and processes.
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Financial management and accounting analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Technically strong in tax laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Team player
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Relevant Qualification

• Relevant professional qualification is the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Qualifying Certificate. Additional qualifications such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and Nigerian Bar Association will be of added advantage.
  

Job Title: Regulatory Consultant
Department: Regulatory
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research on various issues relating to developing issues in tax
• Legal drafting and analysis of documents and agreements
• Advocacy and solicitor work and other incidental tasks.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
• Advising on financing of commercial projects
• Advising on acquisition and disposal of assets
• Meeting and managing local and international clients
• Advising clients on legal/regulatory and policy developments
• Advising on legal and regulatory issues in projects and transactions
• The lawyer will report to the senior regulatory consultant and managing partner and be responsible for assisting on all legal matters, company secretarial duties, work with lands registry and court appearances

Requirements

• LLB, BL/LL.M/ PhD in Law.
• The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Qualifying Certificate will be an added advantage.

Desired Skills:

• Analytic with great attention to detail.
• Proactive and Continual Self-Development
• Goal and quality oriented.
• Excellent Communication Skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word Packages
• Ability to handle multi tasks and work under pressure

Relevant Qualification
LLB, BL/LL.M/ PhD in Law

Job Title: ICT Officer
Department: Information Technology
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications.
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.
• Talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face to face or over the telephone to help set up systems or resolve issues.
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports.
• Supporting the roll-out of new applications.
• Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs.
• Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate).

Requirements

• Candidate must hold B.Sc. or HND in Computer Engineering/Sciences and versatile in graphics and other professional qualifications in computing.

Desired Skills

• Significant experience in an ICT environment.
• Excellent Communication skills both verbal and writing skills
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficient use of image editing software like Corel draw and Photoshop
• Excellent use of Microsoft office packages

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline Friday 5th December, 2014

Jobs Vacancies at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.

Airtel Nigeria is currently recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Key Account Manager
Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Ibadan
Slot: 4
Job Description

• Responsible for the implementation, acquisition & retention strategy for prospective and existing accounts in sector of assignment:
• Responsible for the implementation, acquisition & retention strategy for prospective and existing accounts in the zone
• Grow the usage of Corporate products in the sector allocated to you
• Create exceptional opportunities to sell special products like E1’s, Blackberry’s and data cards in the sector
• Responsible for analysis of competitor’s activities as well as relevant market development and proposing pre-emptive counter measures
• Monitor the activities of competition and develop or recommend counter measures to win competition
• Visit a minimum of 5 Corporate Organizations per day, 25 visits per week, 100 visits per month, therefore for 6 months = 600 visits
• Create opportunities to run presentations of our Corporate products to sector of assignment
• Responsible for evolving account development plan and relationship management process for accounts in sector of assignment guided by the signed service level agreement
• Drive the sale and activation of the above products across the sector.

Responsible for the day to day management of all Airtel relationships in the sector:

• Develop good relationship management processes with both existing accounts and prospective customers.
• Encourage and develop opportunities to have Airtel presence in all CORPORATES, POST-PAID RETAIL & SME COMPANIES within sector

Responsible for the weekly and monthly reports on post paid subscribers activities, bill delivery and collection in the sector of assignment:

• Report timely, of all initiatives, potential prospects, queries, challenges, call plan and new sales made in your sector Every Friday 4.30pm
• Maintain and manage database of all Corporate customers in your sector

Establish and maintain excellent relationship management with existing Post-paid subscribers within the sector:

• Encourage and develop opportunities to have Airtel presence in all CORPORATES, POST-PAID RETAIL & SME COMPANIES in your sector.
• Encourage ALL existing customer to pay their bills timely to avoid barring, increase debt portfolio and churn within sector.
• Create symbiotic relationships in events sponsorship with Corporate Accounts all in a view to drive sale of our corporate products and revenue growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related course
• Attention to detail/ excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ready to achieve beyond set target
• Committed to common goals and values of the organization
• 3-5 years preferably in FMCG, Consumables & telecom
• Achieving Results, & Delighting the Customer
• Team Player; Independent, Confident, and Objective

 Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Vacancies at GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline is recruiting Customer Activation Executives for Lagos, Abuja and Rivers.

Job Title:  Customer Activation Executive
Requisition ID: WD17122
Position: Full time
Location:     Port Harcourt, Rivers and Abuja

Basic qualifications:
A good first degree

Details:
• Implement ‘Winning At Shelf’ branding & merchandising across key retail outlets in assigned market locations• Monthly trade retail pricing survey, competition activities and new entrants in the market place report
• Coordinate and evaluate the trade promotions and trade deals initiated by Customer Marketing
• Accountable for quarterly wholesaler/retailers forum meeting and new retail channel development across key cities in assigned region 
• Drive inventory and deployment of visibility solutions as per guides and aligned activity calendar
• Regularly carry out customized commercial execution initiatives across different shopper touch points; Trade fairs, Sales Blitz, Market storms, Traditional & Religious events, etc)
• To effectively work with agencies and maximize use of merchandisers to accelerate secondary sales and enhance commercial execution speed to market in assigned region

How to Apply
Click here to visit application website , Select Country - Nigeria , then Search

Sheraton Hotels and Resorts - Vacancies in Abuja and Lagos

Sheraton Hotels and Resorts believes life is better when shared, and that extends to our workplace culture. Sheraton associates go the extra mile for our guests with friendly service and thoughtful gestures that create lasting connections.

Our dynamic workforce brings together talented team players from around the world. To attract and retain the best and brightest, we offer exceptional benefits, world-class training and strategic career development for an outstanding associate experience.

The following job vacancies are available for recruitment at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Abuja and Lagos:

• Director of Sales(Nigeria) - Lagos
• Director of Sales - Lagos
• Director of Marketing(Nigeria) - Lagos
• Chief Accountant - Lagos
• Waiter - Abuja
• Waitress - Abuja
• Training Manager - Abuja
• Guest Service Agent - Abuja
• Executive House keeper - Abuja
• Director of Marketing(Nigeria) -Abuja
• Deputy General Manager - Abuja
• Commis Chef - Abuja
• Civil Engineer - Abuja

How to Apply
Visit http://www.sheraton.jobs/ . Then Scroll down and click on "Start your career at Sheraton"

Jobs Vacancies at Bay Lounge Limited

The Bay Lounge Limited is recruiting for energetic, highly motivated and result oriented people to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Minimum qualification of HND or BSc in Hotel Catering Management from a reputable institution.
• Must have 5 years work experience in similar position in a well-established restaurant or fivestar Hotel.
• A post-graduate qualification or professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Age should not be above 40 years.

Job Title: Store Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• HND in Hotel and Catering Management Purchasing and Supply or Stores Management with a minimum of 3 years experience in reputable company preferably within the Hospitality Industry.
• Age should not be above 40 years.

Job Title:Receptionist
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Attractive, well groomed ladies must have a minimum HND in relevant courses with at least 2 years experience in similar position with a reputable organisation.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills, and excellent phone manner.

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Secretary To Operations Director
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• OND/HND Secretarial Administration with sound typing speed and excellent competence in the use of Microsoft Applications such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Must have minimum 3 years hands-on experience with a reputable company.
• Candidates should be personable, articulate and be able to work with little supervision.
• Age should not be above 30 years.

 Job Title: Bar Tender
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• HND/BSc in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Successful candidates must have cocktail-making skills, be diligent, resourceful, well-groomed, and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Age should not be more than 35 years
  

Job Title: Supervisor/Waiter/Waitress
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• HND/BSc in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of 3 years experience in reputable restaurant or hotel.
• Successful candidates must be diligent, resourceful, well-groomed and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Age should not be above 35 years.

Job Title: Head Chef/Second Chef/Kitchen Assistant
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Must be an expert in the preparation of African, Continental & Oriental dishes with a minimum of 5 years work experience in a 5-star hotel/restaurant, running of kitchen to include cooking, staff training, stock and quality control.
• Must have OND or professional certificates in cookery and/or culinary services.
• Age not above 40 years.
  

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their handwritten application stating the position applied for with a detailed CV showing GSM phone numbers together with photocopies of credentials and 2 passport photographs, should reach the address below or email same documents with scanned picture to: admin@thebayloungeltd.com

The Personnel Manager,
The Bay Lounge,
Plot 10, Block 12a Admiralty Road,
Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos.

Application Deadline 9th December, 2014

Jobs Vacancies at Terragon Limited

Terragon Limited, an Integrated New Media and Mobile Content company based in Lagos, Nigeria with presence in Ghana, Kenya, India, UK and Mauritius currently seeks to employ a: Digital Media Executive. The Group prides itself as a new media business focused on Africa.
It has built a strong competence across the new media ecosystem comprising mobile, online and content.

Terragon is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Digital Media Executive
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers
• Support the Team Lead
• Build relationships with existing clients in an attempt to increase their current spend
• Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• Gathering market and customer information
• Send invoices and follow-up with payment
• Listen to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
• Receive briefs and materials for campaign
• Monitor and reporting of campaigns to clients
• Get feedbacks on campaign performance from client and act on them

Qualifications and Requirements

• University Degree in any Social Science or Business related course, with minimum of second class
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable performing demonstrations
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Proficient user of various MS packages
• 1-3 years Sales and account management experience preferably in an advertising Agency, Understanding of Mobile, Web, and online advertising will be an added advantage
• Adword Certified
• Account management skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: careers@terragonltd.com

Business Development Executives and Managers at Vic Lawrence

Would you like a career in one of the fastest growing Media and Entertainment companies on the continent?
Our Client a foremost Global TV Network seeks to hire vibrant, innovative, bold, energetic,
audacious and creative persons to work in their Strategy and Business Development Unit .Central to this role is to manage, lead and oversee the development and growth of this unit within the organisation.
There must be a key focus on growing the organisations market share in the Media and Entertainment sector. Key to this unit is to develop and maintain effective relationships with sponsors, advertisers, agencies and other partners.
This unit must find innovative and creative ways to service and add value to our clients existing and potential partners, which consists of some of the largest brands across the continent in the financial sector, telecoms, FMCGs, Oil & Gas, NGOs as well as some of the most forward thinking public sector organisations.

Position: Business Development Executives and Managers
So if you can answer yes to the questions below, this could be the job for you:

• Are you a degree holder, with a 2:1 from a reputable university, aged between 23 and 35 with a few years work experience?
• Would you be able to present your ideas on a one on one basis or to the client’s management team, whilst speaking with confidence and authority?
• Do you thrive under pressure and can you work under stressful conditions with set targets?
• Are you an effective networker, do you enjoy socializing and meeting new people?
• A competitive salary along with excellent career prospects and perks awaits the entire team.
• Have you worked in business development, sales, marketing, Public Relations or in an advertising environment? (this is desirable but not essential)
• Do you have excellent business writing skills?
• Can you use PowerPoint and make really cool presentations using graphics?
• Are you able to understand various industry trends and do the necessary research to evaluate those trends.

How to Apply:
To apply visit www.viclawrence.com & click on advertised jobs. or
Send your CV to: advertisedjobs@viclawrence.com use the job title as email subject. Applications close 5^th December 2014.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Drilling Engineer at Hobark International Limited

Hobark International Limited - The parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

Hobark International Limited is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Engineer - Deepwater
Req: 0767
Location: Nigeria
Rotation: 4 weeks on 4 weeks off

Job Description
Overview:

• Responsible for preparing a complete deepwater drilling program/procedure

Qualification and Experience

• Looking for 10 - 20+ years' experience. Preferred with major operator.
• Knowledge of the following subsea services: (1) Vertical XTs and Horizontal XTs, (2) IWOCS and tree installation equipment, (3) XT installation from rig and DSV, (4) Tubing Hanger installation and associated equipment, (5) Intervention Landing String operations - EH Deep-water systems, (6) ROV tooling and operations (7) Wellhead installation including casing hangers and associated tooling.
• Degree qualified.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

QA/QC Manager Vacancies at Hobark International Limited

Hobark International Limited - The parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

Hobark International Limited is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: QA/QC Manager
Req: Req-0777
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Contract and resources management; contractors selection, Technical Scope of Work, Supervision.
• Reporting/Monitoring of inspection data.

Requirements

• A degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent complemented with training in the domain of ISO 9001 / Internal Auditing.
• Theoretical and practical experience with implementation of Quality Plans, ITPs CARs & NCRs document control and a process approach to Quality Management.
• A Sound working knowledge of welding and NDT and ability to lead quality audits and assessments.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Quality Management in the Oil & Gas or related industry out of which 5 years is spent in managerial position.
• Knowledge of RBI methodology (Risk Based Inspection); Knowledge of Unisup.
• Fluent English (written, read, spoken).

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria

As international leader in marine services, BOURBON offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services delivered by 11 000 experienced and competent employees across 45 countries. By joining BOURBON you will be "Under the flag of excellence”. Bourbon Interoil Nigeria recruits a:

Job Title: SENIOR HVAC/Refrigeration Technician​

Mission

The Senior HVAC/Refrigeration Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance and repairs on BINL vessels and to assist other BOURBON affiliates vessels as required by his line of Management. His field of action is to work on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

In order to achieve this you will be in charge of the following

• Inventory of HVAC and refrigeration material and spare parts on board vessels and on shore
• Request order/purchase of HVAC and refrigeration material
• Carry out maintenance on vessels, at on shore sites and during dry dock
• Repairing whenever possible the deficient parts (compressor / condenser / fans etc.) removed from vessels and keep it as stock on shore or on board
• Team leader for HVAC/refrigeration technicians
• Developing and training subordinate/s   

This position will report to the Country Technical Superintendent  

Key skills & Competencies

• Knowledge and experience of HVAC and refrigeration plants in the marine industry
• Resourceful and resilient to stress in a fast-paced environment

Experience

At least 3 years working in a similar role in the Marine industry

Education

Formal qualification as HVAC and refrigeration technician

Contract

Rotational position, based in Nigeria (90 days on / 30 days off)

Method of Application

To apply for this job, click here

Job Vacancies at AOS Orwell Nigeria

AOS Orwell, an integrated indigenous oilfield services company in Nigeria offering well construction and engineering services to the oil and gas sector, has the below vacancy for suitably qualified persons to join its team as:

Job Title: Lead Engineer Projects
Ref. PMD/LEP
Location: Rivers/Nigeria
Responsibilities 

• The Project lead will have overall responsibility for the scope, deliverable, schedule and quality of one or multiple projects, based on the assignment.
• Assures projects are completed in a timely, efficient, and profitable manner while maintaining customer satisfaction by scope definition, planning, monitoring, and controlling all project design resources and relationships utilizing AOS Orwell ISO procedural requirements.
• This includes the responsibility for customer satisfaction, improving profit margin, and for overall management of projects from initial conception through project completion. Planning, Scheduling, Measuring, Monitoring & Control of Engineering work.
• Responsible for Integrated Control and Safety System (mainly DCS, SIS, FGS and SCADA as well) Technical/Engineering Management functions and related contractual aspects of Project scope.
• Ensure Technical compliance to the customer & project requirements/specifications and AOSO QMS requirements for the Project scope.
• Manage and mentor the team of engineers assigned for projects and ensure high quality deliverable
• The Lead engineer will have overall responsibility for the technical implementation which includes understanding customer specifications, implementation plan with time lines, ensures complete understanding of customer needs by key personnel, shares information with team members.
• The Lead engineer shall be responsible to prepare WBS and distribution of Task to relevant team members.
• Generating FDS and DDS documentation, leading and directing technical teams on hardware and software design and third party system integration.
• Assist PM to manage the cost reduction, and Change management on projects while improving customer satisfaction.
• Develop Bill of Materials and lead FAT and Site activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate (Electronics/Instrumentation) with 10 or more years experience in Industry with at least 3-4 years of proven track record in Project lead /Sr.Project Engineer functions with strong technical leadership and team building capability, in addition to sound knowledge of Instrumentation and Control Systems design & engineering.
• He should be familiar with Design control, Resource Management, schedule control. The successful candidate is expected to have sound knowledge of DCS, SIS, FGS etc.
• The candidate shall have experience in design, configuration, documentation, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of DCS, SIS, SCADA and PLCs/ HMIs.
• The candidate shall be highly IT savvy with knowledge of Project Management tools (MS-Project), Engineering Tools (ACAD).
• The candidate is expected to have a flexible attitude and problem solving skills, be capable of working independently in the project team or with customers.
• He should also have strong communication skills, with experience in working with teams of different cultures.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV and DeltaV SIS will be preferred. However, candidates with right experience on other DCS and SIS systems will also be considered. Familiar with Design control, and Resource Management, DCS/SIS requirements, Safety system specification etc.
• Familiar with IEC61508/61511, Intrinsic safety, Networking, Communication and Protocols, Foundation Fieldbus and OPC is required.
• Experienced in managing cross-functional/multi-cultural teams, participating in resource planning processes, and human resource development
• A global mindset, preferably having worked with teams in more than one region.
• Leadership, self-starter, with excellent communication skills.
• Highly customer focused, able to influence and negotiate.
• Oversee critical project activities, and effectively delegate and monitor other projects and tasks. Take ultimate responsibility for performance of the team.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of engineers/technicians in fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time sensitive objectives to meet internal customer expectations.
• Proven ability to develop systems level knowledge to effectuate cross-team communication
• Exposure to DCS /SIS software development, database structures, and template development.
• Language: must speak/write business English fluently.
• Experience in implementing complex solutions to the end-user
• Process Industries is a plus.
• Energetic, flexible, pro-active, self-motivated, fast-starter.
• Mature, result oriented individual.
• Creative thinker and negotiator, able to work out strategies, alternative proposals and customer contacts at all levels and at all phases of the project cycle (including pre-sales).
• Proven leadership in an international project environment. Extensive knowledge in the field of Industrial Automation with knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry.

Click here to apply online

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Ref No: PMD/CSEIII
Area: Process Management (control sytems and instrumentation)
Location: Port Harcourt/Nigeria
Responsibilities 

• Reporting to the Lead Engineers, this position will be responsible for control and safety systems implementation such as detailed engineering design, software configuration, factory acceptance testing in full compliance with recognized industry standards, safety standards, and various client specifications.
• Will be required to develop systems documentation such as functional design specification, input/output lists and related design drawings.
• The person will be required to partake in project site pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities and to conduct field surveys, compile data and prepare reports for various activities such as design documents.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Electronics engineering is required. A degree in Computer Science with relevant control systems experience will also be considered.
• Candidates should have minimum 2 years post qualification experience in System Design, configuration, documentation, testing, Installation, commissioning and maintenance of DCS, SIS, SCADA, PLC and HMI.

Skills Required:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Detailed understanding of Process Control and Automation Concepts
• Good knowledge of Operating systems
• Good knowledge of Intrinsic Safety concepts, OPC, Modbus, Profibus & Foundation Fieldbus
• Familiar with Programming languages (Visual Basic/VBA, C++)
• Familiar with Computer Aided Design packages

Click here to apply online

Job Title: ICSS Lead Engineer
Ref No: PMD/ICSSL
Area: Engineering
Location: Port Harcourt/Nigeria
Responsibilities

• Reporting to the GM Services, the ICSS Lead will be responsible for coordinating the DeltaV installed system services in Nigeria, providing technical support for the internal Sales, Proposal, Project and Service teams where required.
• The person will provide Emerson Guardian Support Management for all systems.

Qualification

• This position requires an individual with an Instrumentation Engineering degree or its equivalent with 5 to 8 years experience.
• DeltaV certification required.

Skills Required

• Ability to generate Service Sales prospects from site services.
• Resource planning and development
• Stellar customer relationship management skills

Click here to apply online

Job Title: Project Pursuit Specialist
Ref No: PMD/PROP
Area: Marketing & Sales
Location: Nigeria
Responsibilities 

• This role will be responsible for project sales and execution in process management division.

Qualification

• The ideal candidate should possess a Minimum of a good bachelor's degree or HND in Electronics / instrumentation and at least 10 years post qualification experience in project sales /execution with control systems and instrumentation.

Skills Required:

• Commercial skills A project manager with sales flair will be preferred Conversant with Emerson or other relevant control and instrumentation systems and instrumentation project execution and sales Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

Click here to apply online

 Job Title: Field Service Engineer PMD II
Ref No: PMD/FSE
Area: Engineering
Location: Port Harcourt/Nigeria
Responsibilities 

• Reporting to the Assistant Services Manager, this person will have responsibility for attending to customer service calls, remotely assist in troubleshooting customer's instrumentation related issues; travel to customer site locations and work independently on their systems; provide regular communication, feedback and status updates to the Services Manager.
• The FSE is also responsible for meeting service revenue sales targets, ensuring strong contract retention and warranty conversion rates, exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• The FSE may develop and track field service project plans, monitor and adhere to field service policies, procedures and technical standards.

Qualifications

• This person is required to have a good first degree in Electronics / Instrumentation or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of instrumentation, site service and customer handling experience.
• Experience in Pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow meters, valves, basic instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and other automation products is a pre-requisite for this role.

Skills Required:

• Must be familiar with the use of required test equipment including Field communicator (375 or 475), Digital Multimeter, Control panel associated wiring/mechanical tools.
• Working knowledge of automation & instrumentation products.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong Computer and Network skills with good knowledge of MS Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to read and write English.
• Oil & Gas and Power Generation industry experience.
• Must be capable of performing job duties outdoors requiring exposure to different weather conditions.
• Must be available and capable to travel by air, land and sea using commercial means of transportation.
• Willing and able to work hours necessary to meet deadlines and respond to emergency demands.
• May require extended travel on short notice.

Click here to apply online 

Application Deadline 31st December, 2014 

GE recuiting for GE Early Career Development Program - Finance

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GE Early Career Development Program - Finance
Job Number: 2017922
Locations: Lagos, Onne
Role Summary/Purpose 

• The Early Career Development Program is a 12 month program designed to develop entry-level talent for GE businesses across Africa. The program purpose is to build expertise and leadership skills in specific areas of finance. The program includes classroom and online training. Candidates will undertake challenging assignments and benefit of exposure to GE senior leaders.

Essential Responsibilities 

• As a key pipeline for future GE talent, the candidate will be required to provide support to the business in area such as financial planning, accounting services, operation analysis, controllership, forecasting, treasury, and commercial finance.
• As a controllership support, some of the task a candidate will be required to perform include account reconciliation, Statutory & GAP reporting, supporting the inventory management & Reconciliation; balance sheet variance analysis and simplification processes in Financial planning and analysis, a candidate will be required to Collate relevant documentation required for revenue recognition; Prepare monthly/quarterly account reconciliation and ensure timely closure of open items.
• In accounting services a candidate may be required to perform tasks in order to allow the local ME (Management Entity) produce interim and annual accurate Financial Statements, in this case the candidate will be needed to organize filings in accurate and sequenced manner to allow auditors and tax authorities to inspect the accounts.

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting sciences or related field;
• GPA greater than or equal 3.0/4.0 overall;
• Demonstrated team player;
• Confident self starter who has demonstrated drive;
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to meet deadlines
• Must be open to relocating to where the role is based
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption in hand prior to application
• Less than 2 years working experience post NYSC
• Authorized to work in one's country full time without restrictions
• Must have advanced to fluent level of English;
• Ability to work in fast paced changing environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:  

• Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills verbal, written and listening.
• Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to change
• Good organizational and efficiency skills;
• Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
• Demonstrated leadership ability

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Vacancies at Spencer Ogden Oil and Gas Nigeria

Spencer Ogden stands for the best in professional, proactive global energy recruitment – and our Oil & Gas team is no exception. Our managers have a wealth of experience both in recruitment and on-site, giving them the perfect insight and knowledge to understand your recruitment needs. We deliver worldwide across the upstream and downstream sectors to an award-winning standard - and it’s how we do it that makes all the difference. 
Spencer Ogden is looking for experienced personnel to mobilize in December 2014. 

Job Title: Data Acquisition Specialist
Job reference: T/TSO_LTM314
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract / Interim
Sector: Well Services
Slot: 2
Job Description
This is a 3 month contract position with an equal time rotational working schedule.
Requirements 

• Work-scope includes offshore operations
• Minimum 5 years experience in Data Acquisition
• Valid HUET/BOSIET is essential

Essential:

• You will not be considered unless you have a minimum of 5 years experience and valid offshore certifications

Remuneration
Market leading rates of pay
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Job Title: Lead Cost Estimator
Job reference: DGSO010
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract / Interim
Sector: Project Controls and Services
Requirements 

• 15+ years of experience in Cost Estimating for international upstream and/or downstream oil and gas projects.
• AACE International certification as a Certified Cost Engineer or a Certified Cost Consultant is preferred but not necessary.

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Job Title: Chief Officer / Marine Superintendent
Job reference: GL1232SO
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Permanent / Staff
Sector: Marine and ROV
Requirements 

• A successful candidate will have experience as a Master off shore
• Have knowledge of DP
• Worked with Anchor handling Vessels
• Willing to work 3 months on and 1 month off

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Job Title: Project Manager (Drilling Background)
Job reference: 56628
Location: Lagos
Job type: Permanent / Staff
Sector: Drilling
Job Description 

• You will be managing various projects at once from Drilling to Production including facilities so varied experience of both essential.

Requirements 

• Previous Oil and Gas Operator experience at Management level is essential.

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Job Title: Lead Cost Estimator
Job reference: DGSO010
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract / Interim
Sector: Project Controls and Services
Requirements 

• 15+ years of experience in Cost Estimating for international upstream and/or downstream oil and gas projects.
• AACE International certification as a Certified Cost Engineer or a Certified Cost Consultant is preferred but not necessary.

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Job Title: Senior Geophysicist
Job reference: EC0608
Location: Lagos
Job type: Permanent / Staff
Sector: G&G
Job Description 

• This is a new role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone with an appetite for exploring innovative techniques and continuously learning, and who is prepared to push the boundaries in pursuit of novel solutions.

Requirements
The successful applicant will have experience in: 

• Excellent seismic interpretation skills.
• Accusation knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of Petrel software.
• At least 10 years industry experience.
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in working within an exploration and production company.
• Be comfortable working within a team of 8 others.

Remuneration
30 million Naira
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 Job Title: Chief Engineer
Job reference: gl1456
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Permanent / Staff
Sector: Marine and ROV
Job Description 

• The Chief Engineer is head of the engineering department and has authority over all engineering and planned maintenance.
• The Chief Engineer is a 100% professional with hands on, in depth experience in all operational and technical aspects of Offshore operations (Winch handling, cargo, liquids and bulk handling, Maintenance and engineering,

Responsibilities 

• The efficient, safe running and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and ancillary equipment and deck machinery on board the vessel;
• Operational excellence and display of Seamanship;
• Ensure that the Planned Maintenance System is properly maintained and reported. This includes inventories on board, Maintenance and Breakdowns, and the maintenance of Technical Manuals, Tools and Instructions;
• Ensure all certification is in date;
• Assist the vessel's Master in preparing dry dock specification and work scopes;
• Assist the vessel's Master to implement and maintain the Company's policies and Safety Management System;
• Ensure that all Engine Room Watch keeping duties are fulfilled.

Requirements 

• Fluent in verbal / written English
• Fully licensed Chief Engineer III/2 in accordance with STCW 95
• Valid Medical Certificate
• Training and up to date certification in accordance with STCW 95 and Flag State Regulations
• Genuine, proven and documented Offshore Seamanship

Remuneration
N 17,000,000+ per annum (Negotiable)
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